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I'm Trying to Register for My Baby Shower and I Don't Know What I Need...
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2008
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There are so many "must-have" baby things out there that I have no idea what is really helpful vs. what is not as important. If you could respond with baby products t...
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- One thing I found invaluable was a baby carrier. I had a clingy baby who needed constant attention (still does and she is 12! :) ) and I would carrier her on my bac...
- 1) If you're going to use disposable diapers, don't get a Diaper Genie -- they require their own special bags. Get the Diaper Champ -- you can use tall kitchen garbag...
- I lived in my sling-for the baby of course. Also, a portable small bassinet with a removeable top (it snaps right on top, so I could change the baby there when she wa...
Real Mommy Tips/tricks/secrets for 1St Time Mom's Shower Gift
Asked by K.K. from Detroit
on May 22, 2010
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Hello all! I am putting together a book for a good friend who will be a first time mommy in August. If anyone has some good tips/tricks/secrets to share it would be ...
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- Some more... Pretreat and wash in HOT for poop stains and they will almost always come out. I've found that if I'm washing it in hot, I don't have to do quite as mu...
- If your not opposed to used stuff, for free, go to www.freecycle.org to see if there is a freecycle group in your area. I didn't have to buy clothes for my daughters ...
- Always have a glass of water for you every time you nurse the baby. For the first few weeks write down the time of each feeding and which side you started the feeding...
Baby Ecezma
Asked by M.H. from Pocatello
on January 6, 2008
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I have a four month old that has baby ecezma on the face, I've tried the baby ecezma cream, it helped a little bit, then it got worse, I have switch her formula which ...
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- Hi M., I pulled out my Secret Food Cures manual and it says to use every morning and night, mix a few tablespoons of brewer's yeast with water, enough to form a paste...
- Hi M., I know what you're going through. Both my boys have it, although the oldest hasn't been bothered in years. Their dermatologist recommends petroleum jelly and ...
- I have 2 kid with atopic dermatitis (eczema). Being that your baby is so young, steroid creams like cortisone are not a good idea. Another, often recommended option ...
Baby Eczema
Asked by A.M. from Orlando
on August 8, 2007
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I am having the worst time with my son's Eczema. His face always has dry patches and he scratches at it. I have tried EVERYTHING! Does anyone know of something that...
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- i had issues with this when my daughter was younger, not as bad but my doc recommended aquaphor, and it really worked..it's like vaseline but better and really works. ...
- I use Cetaphil lotion and the Huggies bath wash in the blue bottle (dye free, frangrance free...) and my daughters skin is really clear and moisturized. The Cetaphil ...
- Hi A., My son (6 mo. old now) has had Eczema since birth. Our dr. gave the Rx. for Dermasmooth. You can apply it to the affected area after bath time while he is ...
Bad Baby Eczema
Asked by L.P. from Raleigh
on March 10, 2011
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Hi moms. Does anyone have advice about baby eczema? My 9 month old seems to have a really bad case. He scratches until he bleeds behind his knees. The eczema affec...
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- My daughter also started with eczema around 8 or 9 months, it went away for a long time abut came back with a vengence in the past year. It was so bad a few weeks ago...
- Stop using burt's bees. Give him an oatmeal bath and only bath him with Avenno products or Mustela for very sensitive skin. Cut his nails short, always keep them short...
- Definately sounds like an allergy (my 5 year old had eczema from 9 months through 4 years until they FINALLY had me go to an allergist!!) I know Elidel is a black box ...
Baby Lotion Recommendation for Son's Dry Skin
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on December 10, 2008
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Hi moms. I'm looking for recommendations on which brand of baby lotion has worked best for your baby's dry skin. With the colder, drier weather my 10 month old son's...
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- M., most of the over the counter baby lotions and baby oils have mineral oil as the product base. Mineral oil is a petroleum product that is occlusive to the skin, mea...
- our pediatrician recommended eucerin with the teal cap. it works really well on my son's dry, sensitive skin. it's very very rich.
- I'm a bit late to respond but I didn't see CeraVe mentioned. We've been using Aquaphor, Cetaphil and Eucerin and our dermatologist recommended this one instead. It's e...
Need Help with Baby Eczema- Does Hypoallegenic Formula Help?
Asked by R.R. from San Francisco
on October 12, 2009
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My 4 month old son has eczema all over his arms, legs and cheeks He's got these big red splotches all over and doesn't seem to be going away. The doctor said to try h...
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- Cetaphil lotion is the only thing that helped my daughter. And it helped a lot. I love it for me too.
- My 5-month old has a sililar issue. I used cetaphil and it 90% went away.
- My son who has eczema also turned out to have food allergies, so it may be worth asking your doctor to do the blood test, at least. We found that Goodstart worked best...
Help with Baby Eczema
Asked by A.C. from Tampa
on February 23, 2009
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Hi everyone, I have a 7 months old baby girl. Since she was born she always had very dry skin that it became eczema. She has all over rash and a special one in her che...
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- My daughter had pretty bad eczema for a while. I remember it being that way, too--it got better or worse, but never really cleared up. Her drooling because of teething...
- Try the California Baby line. I use that on my daughter and she never has dry skin. They sell it at Target, Whole Foods, and their website. I've heard the calendula...
- Our grandson is 18 months old and has always had the same problem. Their dr. says to use dove body wash & it does make adifference.
What Baby Items Can You Not Live Without?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on July 16, 2010
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I am getting ready to register for my baby shower, and I want to hear from recent new moms as to what you have found to be extrememly helpful and things you couldn't l...
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- Looking back (my son is now 8) here is my short list: - Papertowels & warm running water (instead of wipes) - Diapers - Car Seat - Crib - Lovey - Spi...
- Fast read digital thermometer (10 second is the best) AND a forehead instant read thermometer for when they are too sick or fussy for the other kind. Pediatricians rec...
- A comfortable rocking chair/glider was a must for me. Seems like I spent years in it, and now that my son's older and no longer needs 'rocky baby' time I miss it. We...
Expecting Our First Baby, Need ALL Sorts of Help!
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on November 4, 2008
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My husband and I are expecting our first baby at the end of January. I just feel at lost for what to expect about anything and everything. We are so exciting about o...
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- Hi K., You have received lots of great advice. I was in your spot as well 4 years ago (High school sweetie and I married and nervous about what to expect). Here thi...
- Take a breastfeeding class through your hospital. It is THE BEST thing you can do for your child. Read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Le Leche League Internationa...
- Congrats! I am a mother of four and can list the things I found of value: 1. Crib - like other's said check Craig's list and Children's Orchard stores for use ones. ...
